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Response 3898076

Response to request for information

Reference

3898076

Response date

19 February 2026

Request

We request updated, newly created, or amended information relating to deceased individuals within your jurisdiction who were confirmed as having no known next of kin, as well as those whose next-of-kin status was not confirmed, for the period from 2025 up to the date this request is processed (rather than the date on which it is logged).

We ideally require the following information broken down into individual records of those deceased to include: 

  • The full name of the deceased. 
  • The date of birth of the deceased. 
  • The last known residential address of the deceased. 
  • The full address and/or contact details of the location where the deceased passed away. 
  • The date of death. 

For deceased individuals confirmed as having no known next of kin, or where enquiries are ongoing to establish next-of-kin status, please also provide: 

  • Whether the deceased was known to have held any assets and/or property at the time of death. 
  • The name, full address and contact details of the crematorium or burial site where the deceased was cremated or buried. 
  • The full address at which the cremation or burial took place and the associated cost of the burial or cremation. 
  • Details of any personal information relating to the deceased that was disclosed (including the date of disclosure) to: 
    • Any tracing agent(s) (including full contact details); 
    • The Government Legal Department and/or Treasury department(s); 
    • Any probate firm(s) (including full contact details); 
    • Any other organisation or entity (including full contact details) 
  • The total cost incurred for the cremation or burial of the deceased. 

Response

Nil to all questions.

FOI Responses Burials and Cremations 2026